We interviewed 3 teenage drug users - this is what happened

6 News presents a special 2-month investigation, going inside the teenage substance abuse crisis.

We may not have big budgets, decades of experience, or the chance to interview high-profile newsmakers - but as young journalists, what we DO have is the unique ability to connect with people our own age, and share their often under-told stories.

In this Exclusive 2-month Investigation, 6 News goes inside the teenage substance abuse crisis like you've never seen it before.

You’ll meet 3 teenage drug users who - in spite of the risks & the shame - are speaking out to expose a scourge so pervasive and chillingly easy to fall into.

The issue of adolescent vaping has gotten so out of hand that from October, a prescription will be required to purchase nicotine e-cigarettes.

The TGA hopes that will stop adolescents from taking up vaping, but also want to ensure cigarette smokers can continue to use vapes as a mechanism to quit.

If you or anyone you know needs help, Lifeline is available 24/7 at 13 11 14.

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